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The Best Dog-Friendly Breweries, Wineries, and Restaurants in Northern Virginia

Whether you want to grab a drink, visit a vineyard or get a bite to eat, bring your pup along for the fun at one of these local drinking and dining spots.

By Editorial September 22, 2020 at 12:55 pm

Editor’s Note: This post was updated on September 29, 2021.

Wherever you are located in Northern Virginia, you’ll probably find dozens of breweries, restaurants, and wineries. But if you have a dog, you may be looking for a pet-friendly space where your pooch can get in on the fun too. Here are the best dog-friendly drinking and dining spots in NoVA, according to our readers.

Dog-Friendly Breweries

2 Silos Brewing Co.

This Manassas Brewery, which is a part of Farm Brew Live, welcomes dogs in the outside area. 9925 Discovery Blvd., Manassas, 703-420-2264

Bear Chase Brewing Company

This Loudoun County brewery allows your four-legged friends to join you, outside the main pavilion. After you chow down on your food and drinks, they welcome you to take a walk around the property. 33665 Bear Chase Lane, Bluemont, 540-554-8210

Caboose Brewing Co.

Enjoy a night of drinking on the patio of Caboose Brewing with your favorite pup. 520 Mill St. NE, Vienna, 703-865-8580

Dirt Farm Brewing

Head over to Bluemont for a special day with your favorite dog at Dirt Farm Brewing. 18701 Foggy Bottom Rd., Bluemont, 540-554-2337

Fair Winds Brewing Company

It makes sense that Fair Winds, with its homey vibe and reliably fun-to-drink brews, would be one of the breweries to allow dogs inside as well as out. 7000 Newington Rd., Ste. K&L, Lorton, 703-372-2001

New District Brewing Co.

Join the Dog Club at New District Brewing and for special access to the brewery with your pup from Sundays to Wednesdays. 2709 S. Oakland St., Arlington, 703-888-5820

Port City Brewing Company

Have your dog tag along on your next trip and enjoy a fun afternoon on the patio at Port City Brewing. 3950 Wheeler Ave., Alexandria, 703-797-2739

Vanish Brewery

This brewery-on-a-farm would already be a dream hangout for dogs, but add in a dedicated “Dogtown” room, and it’s a must visit. The fact that Vanish makes superb brews, from sours to barrel-aged, means you’ll be just as satisfied as your dog. 42245 Black Hops Lane, Leesburg, 703-779-7407

Solace Brewing Company

If your pup is feeling fancy, you’ll want to take them to Solace Brewing Company, where dogs can join their owners in the tasting room. 42615 Trade West Dr., Ste. 100, Dulles, 703-345-5630

Pittie in pink at copperwood tavern — *Enjoying a dog biscuit at Copperwood Tavern / Image courtesy of @pittie_in_pink/IG*

Dog-Friendly Wineries

8 Chains North

While you have fun tasting the wines from 8 Chains North, your pup can have fun in the vineyard’s fenced, off-leash dog park. 38593 Daymont Lane, Waterford, 571-439-2255

Barrel Oak Winery

Sample some tasty wines (with dogs on the labels), while your pup has their own treats off the special menu. 3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane, 540-364-6402

Breaux Vineyards

Stop by Breaux Vineyards during the summer for its annual Dog Day festival, full of fun events and food for both humans and pups (it’s also dog-friendly every other day). 36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Purcellville, 540-668-6299

Green Hill Winery & Vineyards

The rolling greens at Green Hill make for the perfect spot for your dog to laze about–and for you to snap some lovely shots of you, your dog, and your glass of wine. 23595 Winery Lane, Middleburg, 540-687-6968

Stone Tower Winery

On a beautiful weekend, let your dog tag along to Stone Tower Winery and share your cute photos by using #stonetowerpup. 19925 Hogback Mountain Rd., Leesburg, 703-777-2797

The Winery at La Grange

The winery’s annual K9 in the Vines event gives pups access throughout the vineyard with tasting stations for both pups and their owners. 4970 Antioch Rd., Haymarket, 703-753-9360

Three Fox Vineyards

Bring your dog or cat along on your weekend vineyard visit and sign them up for Three Fox’s dog or cat of the month drawing for a chance to win discounts and prizes. 10100 Three Fox Lane, Delaplane, 540-364-6073

Dog-Friendly Restaurants & Bars

Barkhaus

Barkhaus was made for this list: it’s a literal dog park, both indoor and outdoor, combined with a bar and restaurant. If your idea of a great afternoon is watching your dog bounce around with some new buddies as you chow down on a cheeseburger or sip froze (and how could it not be?), then this is the place for you. 529 East Howell Ave., Alexandria, 703-419-3947

Black Bear Bistro & Brick Oven

A broad crowd-pleasing menu (everything from Neapolitan pizza to catfish casserole), a dog-friendly patio, and lovely weather make for an afternoon you’ll remember. 32 Main St., Warrenton, 540-428-1005

Copperwood Tavern

On your next trip to Copperwood Tavern, have your dog tag along and sign them up for the restaurant’s Dog of the Month club for a chance to make the Dog Wall of Fame. Copperwood Tavern Shirlington: 4021 Campbell Ave., Arlington, 703-552-8010

Fire Works Pizza

Fire Works Pizza in Leesburg allows dogs to post up on the patio, then order from their own little menu, complete with homemade dog biscuits and, believe it or not, “Dog Beer” (a can of pork bone broth that’s non-alcoholic, but apparently loved by dogs). Each order comes with a free dog bowl. 201 Harrison St. SE, Leesburg, 703-779-8400

Foxfire Grill

Bring your pup along on your next lunch break at Foxfire Grill for some special doggie treats off the menu. 6550 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, 703-914-9280

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

There’s a gated patio specifically designed for dogs, with a little patio-only menu for them. Sit by the fire as you and your pet enjoy your meals. 14333 Newbrook Dr., Chantilly, 571-616-9093

Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap

After a walk around the neighborhood, have a fun lunch with your dog and let them pick something off the “For the Pooch” menu. 401 E. Braddock Rd., Alexandria, 703-683-5330

Lost Dog Café

This cafe helps support the Lost Dog & Cat Foundation as they continue to rescue and find homes for dogs and cats around the region. 808 N. Henry St., Alexandria, 571-970-6511; 2729-A Merrilee Dr., Fairfax, 703-205-9001; 1690-A Anderson Rd., McLean, 703-356-5678; 5876 Washington Blvd., Arlington, 703-237-1552; 2920 Columbia Pike, Arlington, 703-553-7770